September 17, 2012, 12:28:25 AM EDT

33,000 Flee as Volcano Erupts in Guatemala

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted Thursday roughly 6 miles southwest of Antigua. More than 33,000 people were forced to evacuate the area.

The Guatemalan Red Cross had set up 10 emergency shelters Thursday and was sending hygiene kits and water to those in need.

"Looking at some computer models, it appears that the prevailing wind over Guatemala City Friday into this weekend will be from the north and northeast," AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Erik Pindrock said.

"This wind direction would help to steer most of the smoke and ash from the eruption away from the city through Sunday."